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...About this guide vii P8H61-MX Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-4 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-5 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-5 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ...1.6 Jumpers 1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-20 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.8 Software support 1-26 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-26...
...About this guide vii P8H61-MX Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-4 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-5 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-5 1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-8 1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ...1.6 Jumpers 1-19 1.7 Connectors 1-20 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1-20 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1-21 1.8 Software support 1-26 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-26...
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...-D and D-SUB Ports DVI with Max. Supports Multi-Streaming USB P8H61-MX R2.0 Intel® H61 Express Chipset - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at rear) P8H61-MX USB3 Intel® H61 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear) ASMedia... 1200 @60Hz D-SUB with Max. P8H61-MX Series specifications summary CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Resolution: 2048 x 1536 @...
...-D and D-SUB Ports DVI with Max. Supports Multi-Streaming USB P8H61-MX R2.0 Intel® H61 Express Chipset - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at rear) P8H61-MX USB3 Intel® H61 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear) ASMedia... 1200 @60Hz D-SUB with Max. P8H61-MX Series specifications summary CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22/32nm CPU *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Resolution: 2048 x 1536 @...
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... 2 ASUS FanXpert ASUS AI Charger (P8H61-MX R2.0 only) ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61-MX USB3 only) ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS GPU Boost Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port P8H61-MX R2.0: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-MX USB3: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 x USB 3.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU...
... 2 ASUS FanXpert ASUS AI Charger (P8H61-MX R2.0 only) ASUS AI Charger+ (P8H61-MX USB3 only) ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS GPU Boost Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port P8H61-MX R2.0: - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports P8H61-MX USB3: - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 x USB 3.0 ports 3 x Audio jacks Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU...
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...for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows®... of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. Under the...P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support...
...for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows®... of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. Under the...P8H61-MX Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support...
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... on the fan connectors! These are for USB 2.0 ports. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-MX R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8H61-MX Series USB2.0 connectors Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 Insufficient air flow inside...
... on the fan connectors! These are for USB 2.0 ports. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P8H61-MX R2.0 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8H61-MX Series USB2.0 connectors Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-23 Insufficient air flow inside...
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... DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for this item...to malfunction. • The configuration options for the system. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. • The item Ai Overclock Tuner ...
... DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for this item...to malfunction. • The configuration options for the system. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. • The item Ai Overclock Tuner ...
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... items: Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Scroll down . [Disabled...
... items: Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Scroll down . [Disabled...
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...and allows you to OS. Use and keys to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] ...when you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. The valid value ranges vary according to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to OS. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-MX Series
...and allows you to OS. Use and keys to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] ...when you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. The valid value ranges vary according to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to OS. 2-16 ASUS P8H61-MX Series
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... minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to...ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to adjust the upper ... the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600...
... minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 ASUS P8H61-MX Series Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to...ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set Chassis Fan Profile to adjust the upper ... the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600...